HDL Cambridge Cracker railtour

Saturday 7 December 2002

This page refers to a railtour which has now taken place. All
information is left here for interest only! A news
article has been created which contains photos of the tour.

Itinerary

Our popular pre-Christmas day excursion this year makes its usual
initial journey from Hastings via Battle, Etchingham, Tunbridge Wells,
Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Orpington and Bromley South. We then travel around
west and north London before taking the route through Harlow and Bishop’s
Stortford to Cambridge.

Cambridge is a very interesting city made famous by its university
which was established in the 13th century. We anticipate spending around
four hours at our destination, which should allow time for exploring the
historic city centre or perhaps for shopping somewhere different for
those elusive Christmas presents.

Our train has a well-stocked Buffet Car. A selection of hot and
cold snacks and drinks will be available throughout the day at reasonable
prices.

The Club Class fare includes food and drinks throughout both
journeys, and an evening meal with wine is served on our way home. Why
not spoil yourself!

We are particularly proud of the party atmosphere on our excursions at
this time of the year, and this will be complemented by Christmas
decorations on the train, and mince pie and wine for all our passengers
on our return journey.

Our train will run as a seven-car formation with three motor coaches.
The newly-refurbished Mountfield will be making its inaugural
long-distance trip and it will be available for standard-class
travel.

Fares

For travel to Cambridge and return from stations listed above,
Hastings to Bromley South inclusive, the standard fare is
£46, or £170 for a bay of four seats; the
Club Class fare is £62. If you are joinging at Kensington Olympia
the fare is £41 (standard), £150 (bay of four) or £57
(Club Class). There is a £5 supplement for travelling in either
power car (see below).

Club Class

Travel at a seat with a table, with refreshments provided throughout
the trip plus an evening meal with wine on the way home. Seating is
likely to be in a DEMU trailer coach; payment of the additional £5
supplement assures travel in Tunbridge Wells power car.

Power Cars

A £5 supplement should be added to individual (not bay) fares
for travel in power cars: Tunbridge Wells
(Club Class), or Mountfield (standard seating).
Capacity is limited.